Germany, HJ. A Member’s Armband, Maker-Attributed Example Hold A Group of Five Axis

A Group of Five Axis Awards - unmarked

with hand embroidered silver wire and fabric image of Pour-le-Merite (9x9 cm)

maker marked "F M LORIOLI FRATELLI MILANO" and marked "MODELLO DEPOSITATO / RIPRODUZIONE INTERDETTA" on the reverse

He was then assigned to the armed yacht HMCS Reindeer for Atlantic service on January 3

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Armband, Maker-Attributed Example Hold A Group of Five Axis(HJ Armbinde fr das Braunhemd). Constructed of a red cotton rayon blended cloth base, the exterior overlaid by a white tresse which transitions into a diamond at the centre, in turn overlaid by a multi piece black swastika, the reverse stamped with a makers mark of KOZUMPLIK, WIEN MAUER, SCHLIMEKE. 7, measuring 16. 5 cm (w) x 12 cm (h) when folded on a flat surface, demonstrating soiling and fading throughout, an unusual example in very fine condition.